As a moderated wiki, Toxipedia offers a way for scientists, environmental health professionals, students, and concerned citizens to share their knowledge with the public for the benefit of the common good. We encourage everyone with an interest in topics related to toxicology to contribute content, whether it's a journal article, fact sheet, student paper, or essay. We offer Writers Guidelines as well as an editor who can help you to develop your piece. There are also many other ways to contribute.

Structure of the Site

Toxipedia is a modified-wiki website powered by the Confluence system, which allows site administrators to restrict editing on some pages, disallow certain changes, and revert pages back to earlier versions, thus guaranteeing accuracy. Most pages, however, are open for editing upon receiving permission from us and are reviewed after each change. NOTE: Due to an increase in spam accounts, as of April 2016 we require that people who would like to edit or add pages contact us to receive permission. Please email editor Maria Williams at mwilliams@toxipedia.org to request access. Thank you!

Benefits of a Wiki

Anyone with access to the Internet can edit or view Toxipedia, depending on the page. This creates an easy-to-use collaborative environment that is accessible from any computer.

History

The first year of the site was dedicated toward creating content in each of the main parts of Toxipedia and showcasing some of the capabilities of the site. The History of Toxicology was the first area to be constructed and linked together. After building basic content with the help of a few interns, the site began soliciting authors. Some of the first outside authors were Rick Gleason, Todd Stedeford (who is also on the advisory board), Scott Jordan, Hardy Limeback, and Heather Gingerich.

The site's editors then began transferring material from Steve Gilbert's old website to Toxipedia. This provided the site with numerous Powerpoint presentations and Teaching Resources.

Advisory Board

Main Article:Advisory Board The inaugural Advisory Board was established in May 2008. The board is charged with helping to develop and implement strategies that will propel Toxipedia forward. Members include:

Creating a Page

Anyone who is registered and has contacted us to request editing permission (please email mwilliams@toxipedia.org) is free to create a page. See the above link for detailed instructions.

Editing a Page

Main Article:User Guide Toxipedia is a modified-wiki website and the site has different sections that require different levels of oversight. Some areas are completely open-source and editable by anyone. Other pages, especially those that are highly researched, are protected and editable only by site editors and administrators.

Terms of Use

Disclaimer

TOXIPEDIA MAKES NO GUARANTEE OF VALIDITY

Toxipedia is a modified wiki website that provides the ability to edit a page to all users who are granted permission. Those privileges are managed by the site administrators. A vast majority of the pages do not have restrictions and are subject to editing by any registered user. Toxipedia administrators, however, have the right to reject any edits if they are deemed inaccurate or overly biased.

Trademarks

Any of the trademarks, service marks, collective marks, design rights, or similar rights that are mentioned, used, or cited in the articles of the Toxipedia encyclopedia are the property of their respective owners. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original authors of these Toxipedia articles under the GFDL licensing scheme. Toxipedia cannot grant any rights to use any otherwise protected materials. Your use of any such or similar incorporeal property is at your own risk.

Jurisdiction and Legality of Content

Publication of information found in Toxipedia may be in violation of the laws of the country or jurisdiction from where you are viewing this information. The Toxipedia database is stored on a server in Washington State and is maintained in reference to the protections afforded under local and federal law. Laws in your country or jurisdiction may not protect or allow the same kinds of speech or distribution. Toxipedia does not encourage the violation of any laws and cannot be responsible for any violations of such laws, should you link to this domain or use, reproduce, or republish the information contained herein.

Not Professional Advice

If you need specific advice (for example, medical, legal, financial, or risk management) please seek a professional who is licensed or knowledgeable in that area.

Staff

The executive director and managing editor is Steven G. Gilbert, a toxicologist and author of A Small Dose of Toxicology. More information on this book is available on A Small Dose of ..., his website.

Juliana P. DeCarvalho, research assistant, is a committed activist who has been working on projects to preserve the environment and wildlife in Brazil and the US. She attended the University of Washington School of Biology and joined the Toxipedia crew in 2012 to manage the development and launch of Toxipedia in Spanish and other projects.

Maria M. Williams, editor, has been working in environmental health education and advocacy since 2003 and holds a BA in environmental studies from Oberlin College and a professional editing certificate from UC Berkeley.